reading in darkness

vvv · 09-12-2006, 08:10 PM

1. Bay this lamp

2. Remove CD card
3. Put the lamp to the CD card hole

I have tried many lamps, but the only this one provides a good, strong enough, and more or less uniform illumination.

tofuman · 09-12-2006, 08:39 PM

I just ordered lightwedge book light for reading 'paper' books. (those tree killers!) I'll try it on iLiad, too, although I'm not very optimistic. (The surfaces do not meet.) But I'll let you know in a few days.

Bob Russell · 09-12-2006, 08:44 PM

So what kind of lamp is that, vvv? What kind of battery is in it?
Looks almost like it was homemade out of a watch!

vvv · 09-13-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Russell

So what kind of lamp is that, vvv? What kind of battery is in it?

It is Microbeam Booklight, I have bought it in BrookStone one year ago. It uses four AAA batteries (~100 hours). Now they have it in stock here
http://www.brookstone.com/shop/produ...m_ite=Datafeed

ElaHuguet · 09-13-2006, 01:38 PM

Now THAT looks light a good light to use, I don't like the idea of using the iLiad's precious battery to "light me up". Are you sure the clip doesn't harm the CF slot?

vvv · 09-13-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ElaHuguet

Are you sure the clip doesn't harm the CF slot?

Despite of quite hard usage, the my one is still alive

JoeMai · 10-09-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tofuman

I just ordered lightwedge book light for reading 'paper' books. (those tree killers!) I'll try it on iLiad, too, although I'm not very optimistic. (The surfaces do not meet.) But I'll let you know in a few days.

tofuman,

I've tried the Light Wedge on a Hiebook, but it doesn't work. Appears the surfaces (eBook & Light Wedge) are too far apart. Waiting to try the Light Wedge on Sony Reader (on order).

Tried a clip-on lamp (that uses LEDs) to read the Hiebook and it worked fairly well.

If the Light Wedge doesn't work with the Iliad or the Sony Reader, the clip-on lamp should do the trick.

Joe

JoeMai · 10-09-2006, 09:18 PM

I've tried the Light Wedge on a Hiebook, but it doesn't work. Appears the surfaces (eBook & Light Wedge) are too far apart. Waiting to try the Light Wedge on Sony Reader (on order).

Tried a clip-on lamp (that uses LEDs) to read the Hiebook and it worked fairly well.

If the Light Wedge doesn't work with the Iliad or the Sony Reader, the clip-on lamp should do the trick.

Joe[/QUOTE]

Aprilbeginnings · 01-31-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvv

I have tried many lamps, but the only this one provides a good, strong enough, and more or less uniform illumination.

Hmmmmmmm, I have the Sony E-reader and I am wondering if this is stronger than the other clip on lights that are out there. So far nobody has found anything that has been really good.

yvanleterrible · 01-31-2007, 05:14 PM

Oh yes I did!

Aprilbeginnings · 01-31-2007, 05:39 PM

Well what did you find? I probably missed it. Too many forums around here <g> and I just ventured over here to peek to see what was going on with that iliad or however ou spell it, LOL........ other than being expensive, ouch...... Glad I made the purchase I did. So what light are you finding that works really well?

NatCh · 01-31-2007, 05:41 PM

I think he's alluding to this, Karen.

yvanleterrible · 02-01-2007, 08:50 AM

Sorry Karen! I just could'nt resist.

I don't want to boast but since I have my own,-which is rare because I usually can't afford what I build- I rather read with it than with a poor lighting situation. When you read with a powerful lamp, eveything around it pops out more than the reader's background. When you read with a light like the boxe's, or one like you're trying to find, only the reader is lighted and the surroundings stay dark, making for a more pleasant experience. When I read in the dark in this way, my wife jokes by saying.
-"What kind of garbage are you reading now that you don't want anyone to see?"

If you're patient, I have two things in the works that will be affordable by anyone .

Aprilbeginnings · 02-01-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

I think he's alluding to this, Karen.

Ah the antenna looking thing

Aprilbeginnings · 02-01-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Sorry Karen! I just could'nt resist.

If you're patient, I have two things in the works that will be affordable by anyone .

Yea I am patient...... more a daytime reader anyways so this light thing isn't a * I have to have it right now thing* at all.

09-12-2006, 08:10 PM	#1
vvv Zealot Posts: 137 Karma: 1936 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: iLiad, Librie, REB1100, GEB2150, GEB1150, etc	reading in darkness 1. Bay this lamp 2. Remove CD card 3. Put the lamp to the CD card hole I have tried many lamps, but the only this one provides a good, strong enough, and more or less uniform illumination.

10-09-2006, 09:18 PM	#8
JoeMai Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Hiebook, Bookwise, Sony Reader	Reading in the dark I've tried the Light Wedge on a Hiebook, but it doesn't work. Appears the surfaces (eBook & Light Wedge) are too far apart. Waiting to try the Light Wedge on Sony Reader (on order). Tried a clip-on lamp (that uses LEDs) to read the Hiebook and it worked fairly well. If the Light Wedge doesn't work with the Iliad or the Sony Reader, the clip-on lamp should do the trick. Joe[/QUOTE]

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09-12-2006, 08:39 PM	#2
tofuman Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jun 2005 Device: iLiad/ipaq3970	I just ordered lightwedge book light for reading 'paper' books. (those tree killers!) I'll try it on iLiad, too, although I'm not very optimistic. (The surfaces do not meet.) But I'll let you know in a few days.

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Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	So what kind of lamp is that, vvv? What kind of battery is in it? Looks almost like it was homemade out of a watch!

09-13-2006, 01:38 PM	#5
ElaHuguet iLiad freak Posts: 339 Karma: 243 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mallorca, Spain Device: iRex iLiad	Now THAT looks light a good light to use, I don't like the idea of using the iLiad's precious battery to "light me up". Are you sure the clip doesn't harm the CF slot?

01-31-2007, 05:14 PM	#10
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Oh yes I did!

01-31-2007, 05:39 PM	#11
Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	Well what did you find? I probably missed it. Too many forums around here <g> and I just ventured over here to peek to see what was going on with that iliad or however ou spell it, LOL........ other than being expensive, ouch...... Glad I made the purchase I did. So what light are you finding that works really well?

01-31-2007, 05:41 PM	#12
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I think he's alluding to this, Karen.

02-01-2007, 08:50 AM	#13
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Sorry Karen! I just could'nt resist. I don't want to boast but since I have my own,-which is rare because I usually can't afford what I build- I rather read with it than with a poor lighting situation. When you read with a powerful lamp, eveything around it pops out more than the reader's background. When you read with a light like the boxe's, or one like you're trying to find, only the reader is lighted and the surroundings stay dark, making for a more pleasant experience. When I read in the dark in this way, my wife jokes by saying. -"What kind of garbage are you reading now that you don't want anyone to see?" If you're patient, I have two things in the works that will be affordable by anyone .

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